Technical Planner

Base Location: Greater Gabbard Operations & Maintenance Hub, Lowestoft

Salary: £43,704 to £51,484 dependant on experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

As a Technical Planner, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing all asset intervention activities, primarily supporting the Greater Gabbard Offshore Windfarm. You may also provide vital support across other offshore windfarm sites within the SSE portfolio. Your expertise will be crucial in administering the maintenance management system to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

You will

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop accurate, comprehensive short- and long-term asset intervention plans.
• Chair daily and weekly planning meetings, tracking progress and ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritisation of work.
• Support the collation of site production plans and monitor budgeted spends to align with approved budgets.
• Manage the maintenance management system (IBM Maximo), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with work control documents, safety procedures, and work instructions.
• Oversee site access registers, communicate access restrictions, and prioritise inspection and maintenance activities to maintain safety and operational efficiency.

You have

• Prior experience coordinating asset maintenance activities, working closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Competency in using maintenance management systems, ideally IBM Maximo.
• Knowledge of controlled safety environments and safe systems of work aligned with maintenance management practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with experience in MS Project or Primavera P6 considered advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to both challenge and be challenged.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.